IPOH – The cracks on Federal Route 185 involving Jalan Simpang Pulai-Blue Valley here heading towards Cameron Highlands could get worse if rain continues at the location, said Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Saarani Mohamad.
He said initial investigations at the site found that there were about 30m-long cracks on the road.
“It is likely due to continuous rain, which caused the soil structure to become weak and unstable, thus leading to hillslope collapse.
“The Kinta Public Works Department (PWD) received a report on the incident about 5.20pm yesterday and took immediate action with the concessionaire to prepare a traffic management plan at the location,” he said at the scene today.
He said the federal road has been closed off to traffic.
“Motorists can use Federal Route 59 Jalan Tapah-Cameron Highlands as an alternative route,” he said.
Meanwhile, Perak PWD director Zulkipli Nasri said the temporary route is only open to light vehicles, after further investigations were completed.
He said the government has allocated RM130 million to realign a 600m route at the location, planned for implemention in December.
Repair works on the route, which is still in the design stage, is expected to be completed in December 2024, he added. – Bernama, September 19, 2021
